Heart Gallery Alabama Newsletter

"There are no unwanted children.
Only unfound families."

September 2009

Volume 2 Issue 9

Thanks to everyone who made it by our table at Art Walk this year! We met some incredible artists, lovely families and very cute puppies. Thanks to Arik Sokol for making it happen!

Art walk 2

Meet Michelle
Photographed by: Stephen DeVries

Janet "Michelle", born in December 1993, prefers the name Michelle. She is a very beautiful young lady with dark blonde hair, blue eyes and a glowing smile. Michelle likes to wear her hair long. She will be in the 10th grade in school year 2009-2010. She receives special help at school such as modified testing and help with home work. She is currently doing work on a 2nd grade level. She does well with the work she is given. Michelle has no behavior problems. As with most teenagers she may have to be given instructions to something more than once but she follows instructions when given by adults.

Michelle is very well-mannered and loves to help people. She is on some medication for mild depression. She participates in soccer and cheer leading. She also likes to play volleyball and basketball for fun. Michelle also likes to swim and has recently overcome a fear of the water.

Michelle attends church on a regular basis. She likes to go out to eat and likes to watch television. She is very interested in having a forever family that she can love and will love her in return.

Inquire about Michelle.

Watch her video.

Meet KJ, Robert & Markala
Photographed by: Arik Sokol

KJ, born September 1998 is a handsome and bright young man. He is well-mannered and a joy to be around. KJ loves sports and basketball is his favorite. KJ enjoys playing video games and swimming. He does well in school and makes good grades. KJ has a hearing deficit and requires the use of a hearing aid. He also has a slight speech impediment due to this. He will thrive with love and support.

Robert, born December 2000 is a sweet little boy. He is shy when he first meets new people, but will quickly open up. Robert enjoys playing video games and playing with his brother. Robert will require ongoing help in school. He has difficulty with reading and will need structure to help him achieve educational success. He enjoys participating in church.

Markala, born August 2007 is a beautiful little girl. She is very quiet and does not talk much until she feels comfortable. Markala enjoys playing with other children and giving hugs. She will require a nurturing family that can work with her on developing emotionally.

These children will do well in a loving home that will be very structured. Could these be the children for your family?

Inquire about KJ, Robert & Markala.

Watch their video.

Meet Kevin
Photographed by: Rebel Johnson

Kevin born in February 1996 says his ideal birthday party would take place at Chuck E. Cheese. His favorite subject in school is spelling because "it's easy and fun". He is also in an art class at school.

Kevin goes to church on Sunday and his favorite part is Sunday School class. Christmas is his favorite holiday, because of the presents, of course.

Kevin says he goes to his foster mother when he has a problem because she's able to help him help himself. Kevin says a hero is "someone who tries to save people" and he describes his brother as his hero.

For fun he likes to hang out with his friends, read and watch television. He also enjoys video games. He wants to be an mechanical engineer when he grows up because he loves cars. One of his three wishes is to have a "2007 Chrysler Aspen". He would also like to have a dog.

When asked what adoption means to him he said, "to get taken by another family -- permanently." He was asked to think of the perfect family and he w
ants, a nice, black, fun family with children.

Inquire about Kevin.

Listen to his interview.

Meet Joanus, Alexis & Brittany
Photographed by: Stephen DeVries

Joanus, born in March 2000, is a very handsome little boy. Joanus needs special help in school including in the area of speech. Joanus is eager to learn new things in school. He likes to play soccer and to be outside. His favorite place to eat is Burger King. Joanus would like to be a policeman when he grows up. Joanus needs a lot of individual love and attention.

Alexis, born June 2001 is a very sweet little girl. Alexis is also compassionate. She makes good grades and loves to read. Alexis loves art and would like to be an artist or a doctor when she grows up. Her favorite restaurant is McDonald's. Alexis is very talkative.

Brittany, born in March 1999, is a cute girl who is very sweet and loving. She loves her long hair. Brittany likes to play with her friends at school. Brittany needs parents who can help remind her that she is a child and not the mother to her younger siblings. Brittany needs help with staying focused and on completing her school work. Brittany wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.

These three children are all placed in the same foster home and have never been separate. They are very close to one another and need to be placed together with a family that can meet their educational and emotional needs. These children need structure, stability, patience, consi
stency and positive attention.

Inquire about Joanus, Alexis & Brittany.

Watch their video.

Heart Gallery Alabama is a 501c(3) non-profit organization based in Birmingham, AL. HGA promotes adoption for children in Alabama's foster care system. Our hope is for all 290+ of Alabama's Waiting Children to find a permanent, loving family to call their own.

To learn more about Heart Gallery Alabama and the children we serve, please visit www.HeartGalleryAlabama.com or call 205.445.1293

Heart Gallery Alabama
1801 Oxmoor Rd, Ste 101
Homewood, AL 35209

"There are no unwanted children. Only unfound families."

In This Issue

Art Walk

Meet Michelle

Meet KJ, Robert & Markala

Meet Kevin

Meet Joanus, Alexis & Brittany

Upcoming Exhibit

Fotos, Frames & Fun

Support HGA

Thank you!

Exhibit Coming to Tuscaloosa in October!

Be sure to check out the next exhibit of Alabama's Waiting Children at the Ferguson Center at the University of Alabama next month. The exhibit will be on display October 1st - 30th
with a reception on October 20th. The reception will include food provided by the Ferguson Center and information on fostering and adopting.